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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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